Like people, some plants need more support than others. Sure, they can manage without it, but problems arise with unsupported vines like peas and cantaloupe: They can break or bend under their weight. Their fruits and vegetables may rot from contact with soil. Limited...
If you can’t go wide, go high. New York City was built on this concept; trees in dense forests follow the same principle. Your tiny apartment balcony may lack the square footage for a lawn chair, but have you looked upwards recently? Chances are you have a good...